A new tax on cosmetic surgery has been passed in the U.K. Government estimates hope that it will raise up to £500 million a year. The tax, mockingly called the “boob tax”, will raised the price of cosmetic surgery by 20%, or about $1500 U.S. for an average breast augmentation.Reconstructive patients will not be charged […]
Mentor, the breast implant manufacturer, has announced a few minor changes to its line of moderate (low-profile) silicone gel implants. Effective immediately, the “Moderate” profile line will now be called “Moderate classic”. They’ve also added a few more in-between sizes, to allow women greater choices. The shapes have also been slightly updated – they are […]
OK, guys – listen up. Among middle-aged and older men, prostate issues are common. Many men try a plant extract, known as Saw Palmetto, for these symptoms – it’s one of the most commonly used herbal non-prescription products in the U.S. Unfortunately, a recent study in JAMA shows that it’s no better than placebo, at standard doses. […]
Dressing stylishly, when you are extra-curvy up top, can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions from fashion pros that may be helpful, whether you are naturally well- endowed, or recently had an augmentation.Consider trying: – scoop or V-neck designs – wrap dresses – keep detailing on top to a minimum – keep it simple […]
According to its publisher, VPSS is a photo manipulation app that claims to simulate the high-priced photo-imaging software we often use in our Altamonte Springs plastic surgery practice. It costs just $8.99, and is available for Windows, Mac and iPad. It works on any photo you can upload to your computer or device. Intrigued, I […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved another use for Restylane Injectable Gel: this week the agency gave its official blessing to use the filler for lip augmentation. Restylane was previously approved to treat facial wrinkles. While we have long used it for lip augmentation, this was known as an unofficial or “off-label” […]
Beginning January 1, 2012, teens under age 18 in California will no longer be permitted to use tanning beds. This makes California the first state to prohibit minors from using commercial indoor tanning devices, regardless of parental consent. The measure was sponsored by the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery and the AIM at […]
Bad news for the vitamin industry. A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine examining the use of vitamin and mineral supplements among 38,772 postmenopausal women over a 19 year period found that copper supplements and high-dose iron supplements actually caused a statistically significant increase in mortality. Daily multi-vitamins, vitamin B6, folic acid, magnesium, and zinc were also […]
For those of you who haven’t been paying attention: it’s October, which means breast cancer awareness month, in addition to Fall weather (= still hot in Orlando) and Halloween. The Susan G. Komen foundation is holding their annual Race for the Cure this sunday, at UCF. You can run or walk the 5K distance. Our […]
Pravda, the famous Russian newspaper, reports an offbeat story: a 40-year old Moscow woman was saved from certain death by her breast implants. She had been attacked by her former husband, with a knife, after an argument got heated. He apparently tried to stab her in the heart, but the knife got stuck in the […]
